I don't think that relocations needed to have priority over privates other than for FC as well. On the other hand I'm not sure they could turn it on or off that easily for one group and not the other. Allowing relocations on the other hand will reduce server stress when they do open it up for individuals given that population won't be in the running to log on and they did after all not take a spot away given they gave up one to get one.

Relative to housing and smalls I think a lot of people under rate the ability of being able to do some pretty neat things deco wise with small homes. Spend some time at https://housingsnap.com/

I also think that relocations are here to stay so anyone passing up a not my dream location so I won't get it is making a mistake. Sure it will cost additional money later on to relocate but at least you'll be in the housing game.